make sure
idiom
: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.
They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.
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Because there’s no systematic process to flag risk, track patients longitudinally and make sure someone actually follows up.
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Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Look at what's happening in front of you and make sure someone knows.
—Chris Young Ritzen, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Cruise ship travelers should be aware of the risks of private hot tubs, and make sure that they are well-cleaned and disinfected before using them.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Just like the characters did in the show, fans should make sure to visit Beacon in the fall to see the most vibrant fall foliage.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Look at what's happening in front of you and make sure someone knows.
—Chris Young Ritzen, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Cruise ship travelers should be aware of the risks of private hot tubs, and make sure that they are well-cleaned and disinfected before using them.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Just like the characters did in the show, fans should make sure to visit Beacon in the fall to see the most vibrant fall foliage.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for make sure
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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